My Hatman Historylight of the moon. Vague memory and even an on the road and at each other. Then at nothingodd familiarity rushed into me. at all. Unthinking and unreasoning, not knowing how or why this horrible thing had happened toI slowly backed away from the bridge and took our family and our brother. He had hitch hikeda detour, adding about a mile to the walk, but the country. Florida to Texas, California. Placesworth the scant peace of mind I was able to take I›d not even dreamed of. He›d hitch hiked tofrom not trying to buck that glass wall again. Montana, riding his luck and his thumb.I hid myself from my family when I made it home. He was killed almost exactly a mile from hisMy stomach churning with knowledge that wasn’t house.knowledge. I knew I’d experienced somethingunnatural. Something sad and dangerous and We brothers slowly opened the doors to the car,ultimately pitying of my situation. But I had no and closed the doors on our brother’s life, got inidea how I knew these things, so in my teenaged the car and drove home, and as I looked backmind. I didn’t. I saw him. My Hatman. No terror this time. My heart didn’t have room for terror, just the grief.A short time later, on a late night, on that bridge,the glass wall failed. My older brother was struck I knew looking at him somehow, almost, notand killed by a drunk driver. His wedding to a quite but almost. He cared.lifetime friend was upcoming. Their child onthe way. The details of the accident were never Bio for Jeffrey S. Leeperknown completely. Only that he had been struckand killed at age 23. He had been neither a saint Jeffrey (Jeff) Hasnor a classic father-to-be. He liked to drink. He been in the paranor-liked to party. He had done a thing or two he mal field for over 2would rather not have told his child-to-be about. decades. Lecturer, Humorist, musician,He also had a heart of gold, and nerves of steel. vocalist. Ex-Co-Man-He was a talented guitarist and singer, and like ager of Taps Fami-all his brothers, had grown up surrounded by ly and a past 4-yearand playing music. His new chance at making member of the Atlan-something good had been taken from him. tic Paranormal Soci- ety, I have extensiveWhen the word came to me, I was at my sister’s, research and inves-as I slept over there off and on. We were told tigative resources. He is a published authorJohn had been killed on Nealmont Bridge, but and worked for 4 years as co-manager ofstopping there with my other brothers, I imme- Taps Family Worldwide and as a member ofdiately said, “This isn’t it...It’s the bridge on the The Atlantic Paranormal Society, still repre-cut”. And it was. senting Taps Family in Central Pennsylvania. He is a published author with a collectionWe drove forward the half mile to the next bridge of short stories, and is currently working on 3and the heartache and heartbreak overwhelmed books. One is about the “Hat Man” phenome-me again but only for a second. I had somehow non called, “A Stranger in my House”, and analready grieved the deep grief of his death that autobiography with a well-known co-author.night a week before, sobbing beside the road. The third is a collection of true humorous ex-The sadness was replaced by a deep sense periences. He’s also assisting in the writingof guilt. I knew something was wrong with this of two movie scripts, adding both paranor-bridge, and something bad was coming, but had mal information and humor. His photographyno idea what or how to prevent it. is prominently displayed in Bill Bean’s Book, “Ten Steps to Victory”.We brothers stood silently, looking at the marks— 47 —
Paranormal Investigator Magazine By: Sarah Daniels Stan Romanek is currently promoted as the most documented and well-known ET contact case in the United States. He has had documented experiences since 2000, the number of experiences and witnesses are simply astounding. His story continues to surface in mainstream media outlets such as magazines, the ABC network, Larry King Live, and many others. He is currently married to Lisa Romanek and residing in Colorado. The amount of evidence in Stan’s case is over whelming with substantially creditable photographs of Aliens, UFOs and even video. Reputable research- ers such as Dr. Leo Sprinkle, America’s well-known ET psychologist , Dr. Jack Kasher who was a professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Nebraska, Dr. Claude Swanson who was educated as a physicist at MIT and Princeton University, and Alejandro Rojas, a well-known field investigator, writer and editor currently at Open Minds magazine, all have had a common interest and study in unusual phenomena surrounding Stan. These leading ET researchers have all played a hand in the investigation and formal production of evidence in the Romanek case such as, eval- uation of complex physics equations, hypnotic channeled regression, decoding a language, and so much more. — 48 —
JOINING THE GALACTIC NEIGHBORHOODStan’s message is now reaching millions world- I myself have had the privilege of investigatingwide, and the collaboration of information has Stan’s case on a personal level and witnessingbrought forth a unique credibility supporting unexplainable anomalies on my own. ThingsStan’s witness accounts of interaction with a such as UFOs, flashes of bright lights, and evennumber of foreign outer space entities, with the a possible hybrid encounter. I was able to spendfocus race being a short, thin, gray race of the countless hours evaluating the dialogue of thecosmos. In addition to his story, Stan says he regressions trying to develop the best questionsbelieves he has interacted with his own offspring for future sessions. I personally found this sin-hybrids on craft during past abductions, and now cere family striving to achieve a “normal” life-around his residence. Stan does not profess style while living with these unexplainable dis-to be all-knowing, but seems to be some sort turbances.of portal for these anomalies with an insightfuloutlook on the estranged visitors. He has writ- The races working with Stan appeared to beten three books, Messages, Answers, trying his mostly benevolent in character, with the goalbest to explain this ET phenomenon in his writ- of telling the people of earth that the universeings. The third book “The Orion Regressions” is teaming with life. The photos released forthere were many hypnotic regressions conduct- this article are real, and authentic photos thated by Dr. Leo Sprinkle where Stan was able to were taken by an anonymous friend of Stan’s,channel information with the ET group, myself or by Stan himself. The Implant photo was tak-and others were able to question the alleged ET en shortly after Stan had removed the fragmentgroup. Stan’s wife Lisa Romanek also has re- from his right thigh at the doctor’s office in 2004.leased her book, “My Side of the Bed”, and herwitness accounts of Stan and their families inter-actions with the ET’s telling how their journey asa family has unfolded.— 49 —
Paranormal Investigator Magazine The picture of the equations was the second time Stan had produced unusual physics equations, and this time he had been sleeping when he wrote them and awoke to find a full mathematical phys- ics equation he knew nothing about. Stan is in this photo signing books at a presentation during his original first book release. — 50 —
JOINING THE GALACTIC NEIGHBORHOODThe alien sketch was of the beings Stan called the “Possum people” who came to see him in Septof 2001 at his home, giving Stan the equations to share with the world. Dr. Jack Kasher did an eval-uation and presented to the public that Stan himself could not have possibly produced these on hisown as there was nothing in text books showing this sort of radical math. — 51 —
Paranormal Investigator Magazine The photo of Stan standing in the room full of orbs is a rare astounding enigma photograph cap- tured by a close friend. These photographs are being published and released here in Paranormal Investigator Magazine, and have not been fabricated in any way. The rippling effect of Stan’s story across the globe has opened the eyes of many, and even given solemn comfort to those who are also having this unexplainable phenomenon in their own life. Stan and his wife are traveling all over the United States giving their testimonial presentation, and are now looking to travel overseas to other countries to expand the human awareness that ‘there is far more happening with this planet than what the general population is aware of’’. Stan and his family are still currently having amazing sightings and experiences many of which still remain a mystery. What we do know is that the Romanek family has had many challenges trying to spread their message of ET experiences, and at times they have felt their own safety was in jeopardy, not by the ET’s, but by terrestrials or some sort of anonymous covert organizations on this planet. It also appears that the ET race he is in contact with works to keep him safe, allowing him to continue to spread his cosmic message. The opposition clearly does not want Stan’s testimonies to get out to the public and have been attacking their family with methods of intimidation, harassment and even violent acts. From my perspective at times his journey has presented itself as some sort of battle between the ET’s and terrestrial covert organizations regarding the knowledge and public awareness on the subject matter. The U.S. is still one of the very few powerful countries left to declassify or at least release some UFO records or acknowledgments that our military is aware of interactions with unexplainable visitors. Within recent years, numerous countries such as France, UK, New Zea- — 52 —
JOINING THE GALACTIC NEIGHBORHOODland, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Russia and others differently in reproduction and adaptation to dif-have released or opened UFO records and doc- ferent environments, many of which are veryuments to the public consisting of UFO encoun- mysterious in nature. I believe it is the sameters with military and civilians. MUFON (Mutual through space and dimensions, the possibilitiesUFO network) claims to receive more than 700 are endless. In science the probabilities are in-cases per month of sightings or extraterrestri- finite in terms of what life is lurking in the vastal contact harboring a wide variety of evidence universe.alleged to be admissible in a court of law if itever reached that point. I also found half of the The Romanek case is but one good example ofpeople that had sightings did not make a report why we all need to be proactive in understand-of their sightings when they had encountered ing the galactic neighborhood, and discoveringthese unknown anomalies. So, why are we seg- our potentials of whom we really are during theregated from ET information, and the unearthly interface of the many foreign galactic individu-beings themselves? This remains a mysterious als. The religious facets and collective fear willparadox to researchers when the writing is on hopefully be able to morph with these changes,the wall. Despite all the recent efforts of achiev- as they are upon us. Those who have laugheding ET disclosure in Washington D.C. last May, at the subject as ridiculous will no longer beThe Citizens Hearing on Disclosure gathered a laughing. Ask yourself, how will this affect youcommittee of witnesses, researchers, activists, and the future generations of this world, andpolitical leaders, former members of military ser- how you will play a part? What we may find isvices and government agencies representing an entire collective evolution among humanityten countries that all gave testimonials to six for- that is long overdue.mer members of the United States Congress onthe classified subject in hopes of the exclusivemainstream access, and still no revelation.As we continue to search for the answers For more information on the Stan Romanekduring the push for ET disclosure, many remain visit http://www.StanRomanek.com. Forquestioning how exclusive interaction with ex- questions and comments on this article, go totraterrestrial life will change the future of this Divinedisclosure.comwell-populated planet that is certainly in needof a change. There remains a large movement Sarah Daniels lives in Coloradoby enthusiasts and researchers that foresee this and works as a Kinesiologistto change, and imminent disclosure to be in the and Home Health care. Shenear future. For many, the global exclusive in- has a strong interest in the newteraction with races from far beyond may be an age movement of self healing,amazing miracle transition, especially for those new technologies, and ETwho have not been keeping up with the politics contact to enhance the qualityof Ufology. Nevertheless, due to statistics world- of life for all.wide, you can see there is something astronom-ical happening to us collectively in preparationfor this aspiring global evolutionary shift. Whenpeople ask if there is really life beyond this plan-et, I just say, “Take a closer look at our oceanhere on earth that is only one facet of this wetplanet”. There is still much to be discoveredand we don’t even know how many forms of lifethere are within the waters, and the fact is thatall the different life survive and thrive to progress— 53 —
Paranormal Investigator Magazine(Amatuer’s)By Ben Ream centuries-old accounts describe a bi-pedal being between 8 and 11 feet tall, covered in hair, with I confess I want to believe in Bigfoot. No other vaguely human facial features. Two other dis-cryptid has captured my interest like the oft-dis- tinct creatures have been reported in other partscussed ape-man. There exists no shortage of of North America: the Grassman in the Ohio Riv-pop culture references to the many incarnations er Valley, and the Skunk Ape in the Florida Ev-of Bigfoot. Everything from horror movies to erglades. reality shows purporting to ‘find’ Bigfoot to, yes,even porn. But if we put all those commercial The Australians report a “creature” called Yow-endeavors aside, what are we left with? What ie. This “creature”, described by Aborigines forproof, if any, do we have that the “creature” centuries, shares a similar description with theactually exists? The answer might surprise you. North American Sasquatch. In 1951, adventur-I, like most amateur enthusiasts, don’t have er Eric Shipton discovered a set of human-likeexpensive degrees in Anthropology or millions footprints during an expedition on the Menlungof dollars to fund extravagant expeditions to re- Glacier. After consulting with the locals he dis-mote locations. What I do have is a good mind covered that they were thought to belong to thefor science, a decent understanding of logic, Yeti (also dubbed ‘Abominable Snowman’). Theand the Internet. Yeti is the term the Nepalese use for a bi-pedal ape-man thought to live at high altitudes in theThe history of Bigfoot provides the first evidence Himalayas. In China there are reports of yet an-for its existence. Bigfoot takes many forms other bi-pedal ape-man referred to as the Yeren,throughout the world. The term Bigfoot originat- (which means ‘wild man’ in Chinese). ed in the United States in the late 1950’s afterlarge bipedal footprints were found in the Pacif- Taken alone, these reports could be individual-ic Northwest. However, the Native Americans ly dismissed as cultural boogeymen, but whenin this area had spoken of a “creature” called considered together a different picture begins toSasquatch for centuries, even appearing in vari- emerge, and in regions around the world, sepa-ous cave paintings. Both modern witnesses and rated by geography and time, people report see- — 54 —
(Amatuer’s)ing a very similar “creature”. What fascinates me population density of these creatures is report-is the fact that the reports seem to vary slightly edly very low, which only decreases the odds ofto fit each region’s unique characteristics. For its existence being proven. Consider the caseinstance, the North American Sasquatch is the of the Bili Ape. This 300 lb, 6 foot tall primatelargest of the reported animals, topping out at living in the jungles of the Congo went undiscov-over 11 feet tall. Since it is said to live in the very ered until 2003. It was only found and describedrugged wilderness of Northern California, Ore- through persistent scientific study. gon, Washington, and British Columbia it wouldhave to be a very hearty animal, just as it is Witness reports, photos, and videos are thereported. The Yeti of the Himalayas has wider, double-edged sword of Bigfoot research. Onmore articulated feet and is said to switch from one hand, when enough reports have common-bi to quadrupedal locomotion. This would be a alities, they provide tantalizing clues about thesevery helpful characteristic in the rocky moun- creatures. On the other hand, any 10-year-oldtainside and snow fields through which the Yeti can get online and learn enough about Bigfootsupposedly travel. The Skunk Ape of the Ever- to fake a ‘sighting’. YouTube has no shortage ofglades is said to have a very pungent odor. One blurry, bouncy, zipper-suited, distant shots of awould expect that of a primate living within the ‘Bigfoot’. detritus of a vast swamp. The descriptions ofthese purported animals have not changed over Though there are legions of obvious fakes, I be-the centuries of reports, long before science un- lieve there is some benefit in reports of sight-derstood that these traits would be helpful or ex- ings and even some videos and pictures. Therepected of a “creature” living under these various are hundreds of reports of Bigfoot encountersconditions. This, however, is just the tip of the to various organizations each year. Even if 95%iceberg. of these are hoaxes and misidentification, that still leaves 5% of reputable, unimpeachable ac-When considering the mystery of Bigfoot and its counts. So if there are 500 reports in a givenbrethren, one must ask how something so large year that would be 25 reports from people whocould go undiscovered by science for so long. are experienced enough to know the differenceThere are nearly 7 billion people on this Earth; between an unidentified bi-pedal primate andsurely someone could have proven the exis- bear or moose and who also have no motivationtence of these reported primates by now. I find to lie. the answer to this to be twofold. First, there is nomainstream scientific effort to prove or disprove Perhaps the most well-known and impressivethe existence of Bigfoot. It is considered taboo recorded sighting is the controversial footageamong ‘serious’ science. (I believe this has to known as the Patterson-Gimlin Film. Captureddo with the most controversial piece of evidence in 1967, this film purports to show a Bigfootthat exists: the Patterson-Gimlin film, but we’ll walking along Bluff Creek in California. Whileget to that later.) Without the scientific commu- there is a world of conjecture on the subject,nity taking the matter seriously, we are left with there are a few things that I believe can be prov-mostly amateur study. Second, the planet still en. Roger Patterson, the camera operator, wenthas many remote, unexplored, and uninhabited to his grave swearing the film is authentic. Bobareas. If every human being on Earth were to Gimlin, who resides in Yakima, Washington, stillstand in 1 foot by 1 foot squares, the entire pop- claims the film is authentic and has never saidulation of the planet could stand in Jacksonville, otherwise. No one has ever produced a cos-Florida. One thing that all Bigfoot type cryptids tume worn in the film, and no one has ever prov-seem to have in common is a very cautious, en themselves to be the ‘man in the suit.’ A fewvery solitary nature. One can assume that this people have come forward (Bob Heironimus, forsuspected primate is reasonably intelligent, and one) saying they were part of the ‘hoax’ but noneis therefore good at keeping itself hidden. The have been the least bit credible. Modern analysis— 55 —
Paranormal Investigator Magazineof the film has shown some interesting details, cussed, a picture begins to develop. Diversesuch as: the mouth opens and closes, there are and regionally appropriate historical referenc-muscle movements in the arms and legs, and es to Bigfoot-like creatures exist in distinct andthe most shocking thing of all are breasts! It ap- isolated zones the world over. Modern photo-pears to be a lady Bigfoot! A convincing female graphic, videographic, and eyewitness’ holdBigfoot would be far more complex to fake than some legitimate evidence once we filter througha male version. It just doesn’t stand to reason hoaxes and misidentification. Scientific analy-that in 1967 two complete amateurs could have sis of footprints gives us solid and reproduciblecreated a biophysically intricate costume that evidence of a distinct undescribed species ofhas been kept secret for more than 40 years. bi-pedal hominid. All these factors lead to the conclusion that the existence of Bigfoot is far“Planet of the Apes” was made that same year. more likely than unlikely. While only a DNARemember what the professional Hollywood sample or a specimen, living or dead, will provecostume designers came up with for that mov- the “creature” to modern science, for this ama-ie? They were nothing even remotely life-like. teur, Bigfoot is the real deal. As tantalizing a clue the Patterson-Gimlin Film For additional details on Dr. Meldrum’s researchis, one cannot prove the existence of Bigfoot go to http://www.isu.edu/~meldd/fxnlmorph.htmlwith a few yards of footage. There is, howev-er, a much more intriguing piece of evidence: Bio for Ben Ream: footprint casts. Footprints were the origination Ben Ram is 32 years old, married,of the modern moniker for Bigfoot and may be and anAtlanta, Georgia native. Hesome of the best evidence currently catalogued. works as an Account Specialist with Acceptance Rentals. Ben isDr. Jeff Meldrum is a professor of Anatomy and a former paranormal investigatorAnthropology at Idaho State University and is and now has become a Bigfootan expert in foot morphology and primate loco- enthusiast and aspiring novelist.motion. He also possesses the largest knowncollection of Sasquatch footprint casts in theworld. He has analyzed hundreds of purportedBigfoot prints and has found startling evidencecontained therein. Each of the footprint castshe has collected shows evidence of a mid-tar-sal break. To us lay-people, this means the footflexes roughly in the middle. This is dramatical-ly different from the way human feet work; ourfeet flex closer to the front where our toes begin.Additionally, Dr. Meldrum has found evidence ofdermal ridges in some prints. These are akin tohuman finger prints. These two characteristicsmake faking these prints virtually impossible.(The only way to do so would be to possessvery advanced physiological knowledge alongwith an enormous budget to finance the recre-ation.) Logic steps in and we have no choice butto acknowledge the significance of these finds. Taking into account everything we have dis- — 56 —
(Amatuer’s)Perhaps the most well-known and impressive recordedsighting is the controversial footage known as the Patter-son-Gimlin Film. Captured in 1967, this film purports toshow a Bigfoot walking along Bluff Creek in California. — 57 —
Paranormal Investigator Magazine DEMON OR KNOT Debe Branning As a paranormal investigator in the state of Arizona for nearly twenty years, I have acquired several so-called “haunted items”, much like our celebrity friend who boasts his own museum and popular TV show. Al- though my collection doesn’t merit its own exhibition hall, items have been tossed in envelopes, shoe box- es, and closets. A very close friend of mine traveled to Arizona from back East in search of an older house she could turn into a bed and breakfast. Instead she found a bed and breakfast she could easily turn back into a cozy home. She was very excited about purchasing the historic home, and began to do some upgrades right away. Like many new homeowners, she was having a difficult time getting use to the creaks and noises of her new residence. Shortly after she settled in, I re- ceived a phone call about a problem that was making her a little apprehensive. “Can you come over with some of your ghost equip- ment and check out my house,” she sounded a bit ner- vous, “There is something strange on the outside of one of my bedroom doors.” “On the door?” I was puzzled. “Yes,” she hesitated, “Every time I walk down the hallway, I see this thing on the door that looks just like the devil.” I threw a few basic items in my ghost bag and drove over to my friend’s new home. It was in a very nice neighborhood, and I didn’t pick up any bad “vibes” concerning the house as I walked up to the front door. I rang the bell. My friend ushered me in and proudly gave the nickel and dime tour of the former boarding house. “So, where is this door?” I poked my head down the long hallway. — 58 —
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Paranormal Investigator Magazine“Oh, I had my husband remove it from the door demon door in my possession seemed ratherframe,” she announced. “It’s out back in the stor- slim. But one day, my friend called and left aage shed now—come on, and I will show you.” message. She decided I could come by her house and load up the demon door any time myWe walked out back to the fine manicured lawn heart desired. I guess shipping and handlingand gardens and walked down a stone pathway became a major selling issue for those biddingthat led to a large tin storage shed. She unlocked on the heavy door. the door to the shed and slowly opened it. Sheflicked on the overhead light and stood back in Done deal!the doorway. The heavy door was propped up ina corner against an old treadle sewing machine I immediately drove to my friend’s house be-and boxes of Halloween decorations. fore she could change her mind. I was afraid that if I didn’t act quickly, she would chop it up“Awesome!” was my first response. with an ax and use it for fire wood. Together we wrapped and loaded up the demon door in“You don’t think it looks evil or menacing?” she the back of the truck. I was impressed with themaintained her safety bubble under the thresh- heavy maple wood door and its twisted knotsold of the shed. and wood grain. I had plans to hang it on my own home—but the demon door was too large“Well, I can see what you are saying,” I sort of for the door frames.chuckled and snapped a picture of the door withmy digital camera. “I see the eyes and head… I emailed my ghost hunting buddies to let themthe arms and legs…and the feet with hooves… know I was now the proud owner of the demonya, sure, it looks like a demon door to me!” door. Within hours I was the envy of all the paranormal investigators I knew in the coun-But, what I didn’t tell her was that it also looked try. Some suggested I should open a new tour-like a big owl, a cat, or maybe a space alien. It ist attraction in Arizona where travelers from allwas a fine piece of maple with an artistic wood corners of the world could come and marvel atgrain design, indeed. this supernatural wonder. “Great,” she sort of moaned and crinkled her Feeling the demon door could possibly be-face, “That’s just what I was afraid of.” come the next Jesus on a tortilla phenomenon, I decided to nix that idea. Demon door is now“So, what are you going to do with it?” I contin- a security door in my garage. Who in theirued to snap a couple more photos. right frame of mind would want to cross the path of that spooky face in the threshold after“Um,” she paused, “I was thinking I might be able dark? Believe it or “knot”!to sell it to somebody on EBAY” What does the demon door look like to you? “Really? Well, let me know how that works foryou,” I laughed as we headed back into the Click Here to take the Demon Door Surveyhouse. “If you don’t get any buyers, I will take itoff your hands.”Back at home, I downloaded the demon doorpictures and emailed the shots to all my ghosthunting friends around the country. Everyonethought it was the coolest door ever! Many ofthem wished they could own the door. Sever-al weeks passed and my hopes of having the — 60 —
DEMON OR KNOT Bio for Debe Branning: Debe Branning has been the direc-tor of the MVD Ghostchasers of Mesa/Bisbee paranormal team since 1994.The team conducts investigations ofhaunted, historical locations through-out Arizona. Debe has been a guestlecturer at Ottawa University, CentralArizona College, Arizona State Uni-versity and South Mountain Commu-nity College. She has been a speakerat science fiction conventions such asPhoenix ComiCon, CopperCon, Fies-taCon, HauntedCon and AZParacon.She has appeared in an episode of“Streets of Fear” for FearNet.comwhich aired October 2009 and onan episode of TRAVEL CHANNEL’S“Ghost Stories” about haunted Je-rome, Arizona in July 2010. Debe isthe author of “Sleeping With Ghosts-AGhost Hunter’s Guide to AZ’s Haunt-ed Hotels and Inns” (2004), “GrandCanyon Ghost Stories” (2012), “TheGraveyard Shift--Arizona’s Historicand Haunted Cemeteries” (2013) Shepens columns for Examiner.com titled“Arizona Haunted Sites” and “HauntedPlaces” so travelers know where theymight find a ghost or two as when theyvisit Arizona and the United States. — 61 —
Paranormal Investigator Magazine Ghost Hunting 101 By Director J. Burkhart Ghost hunting has become hugely popular ever since the first release of the show “Ghost Hunters”. The show was closely followed by many other programs like it, usually involving a group of “trained” individuals traveling the country or countries in search of an ever elusive ghostly experience in ei- ther proving or debunking its existence. Now while watching first hand through television what undoubtedly is a heavily edited experience involving paid individuals, doing so may prove in being the next best thing to attending an actual classroom before heading out the door towards engaging in your very own ghost hunting experience, yet there are many additional preparations of which first should be con- sidered before you do so. First you must consider what exactly it is you are hoping to achieve with your first ghost hunt, which is whether or not ghosts do exist and if your ghost hunt should involve a specific location such as a site, home, or building, as to whether it truly is haunted or not. At this stage is where many newer groups make their very first mistake. They attempt to learn the trade as they go, during an actual investigation where making mistakes is not always forgivable, especially where they may prove costly or even deadly. Ghost hunting, like anything else in life, requires dedication and practice in order to become profi- cient at it. You don’t just watch a television program and become an instant expert. Such programming never spends the time to create a comprehension regarding preparation or expectation. — 62 —
Ghost Hunting 101 You don’t just drop people into the middle of anyscenario as demonstrated through tele-vision, because most programing is gearedtowards getting into the action as quickly aspossible so as not to lose the interest of theirviewers or commercial sponsors which can leadto big bucks.In reality most ghost hunting experience is eitherboring from the get go or will have you grindingyour teeth in anticipation. The secret to being asuccessful ghost hunter is to become a masterat what you do. I myself have been within the paranormal fieldsince 1980. And while technology has changedconsiderably from the time I first chose this pathone thing has remained the same with little tono changes at all.People who are either in need of better under-standing what it was they had experienced, andpeople who are in need of knowing that they are for your eventual contact with the deceasednot alone in having had their particular ex- since both living and dead do often act alikeperience. For many witnesses of the paranor- where both may be governed by their emotionsmal is it often more frightening to be exposed and immediate environment.to the potential ridicule of the public than it is intheir being terrified of some unknown element For example:presumably lurking outside, stalking them in the People get angry and thus there also exist hos-night, or within their home which was orig- tile ghosts.inally meant to be a place of protection andsanctity from an often hostile world. People become needy and co-dependent and So for the wannabe ghost hunter should it be thus you have ghosts which cling and often willrealized the great importance of helping and possess an individual’s home for much of theassisting others first and foremost as opposed same reasons.to merely wanting only the occasional thrill of You have homeless people and thus you haveexperiencing a ghost or any other form of anom- wandering ghosts.alous phenomena. The beauty is that suchghostly experience will happen naturally and You have squatters which are homeless peo-more often when it is not being forced to per- ple taking up residency on property which isform in front of your recording equipment. not theirs, and thus you will find the haunting of locations not otherwise considered stigmatized Touching back on the people element must I property.warn you that it is often the living from whichyou should be more concerned than that of the Something else of which should be focused onsupposed dead. And thus as a successful ghost are the various types of people you will deal withhunter is it more important that you master the which can assist you in either making or break-people element first which will then prepare you ing a case. — 63 —
Paranormal Investigator Magazine It is highly suggested that you also ask your potential client about what their expectations There is the innocent and generally confused may be in assuring that both sides are on track witnesses of something way beyond their com- regarding outcome should any such exist. prehension. These should be handled delicate- ly and with great care since people from within Consider insuring yourself in case of acciden- this group are often vulnerable and easily taken tal damage to personal belongings and proper- advantage of by those far less ethical within the ty. Same goes towards yourself or any others ghost hunting field. These people will come to which are part of your team, because accidents believe in you and may actually hang on every do happen and it’s best to be prepared for any word of which you speak to the point of becom- worst case scenarios. ing co-dependent. People from this group also provide financial stability for the ghost hunting So far I have focused on some of the prelim- field by way of attendance through psychic and inaries which should be seriously considered ghost hunting fairs as well as through their pur- before you even attempt your first ghost. This chase power of every video or magazine cover- is called “breaking ground”, mainly because by ing this subject. not considering those first crucial steps could they very well “break” you before you ever re- Next you have those which see ghosts or their ally got started. activity everywhere they look. Every sound they hear must be a ghost. And sometimes they might And when I say “break” you I mean that fi- get it in their head that a ghost is after them. nancially. Any mistake during a ghost hunt This type of individual must be approached with involving other people and their home and extreme caution since they often will not take no property can add up to you shelling out some for an answer. Explain that something is NOT big bucks, even when all you ever wanted to what they thought and you could be in for a very do was have a truly honest ghost experience long week as they begin stalking you for the pur- for yourself, helping you to deal with the possi- pose of ruining your chance at being successful bility that ghosts are indeed quite real and not in anything at all. The sad part is that they had just the stuff of legends. at first meant well. Still be cautious. In a sense you need to be a believer. You need Then there are skeptics. Skeptics who have in- to condition yourself in having the ability to tell tentionally lured you into an investigation for the the difference between what was real or imag- sake of entrapping you, where next they will tear ined. More importantly do you need to learn you and your findings apart for public spectacle on how to get out of your own way so as not along with achieving points with other skeptics. to sabotage yourself time and again. And you also need to stay focused and learn to ignore Now there are many more types of people and people who will come at you and attack you their personalities from which to consider as to through pushing their own agenda at you in the people you may find yourself dealing with making it so that it is you who feels obligated in during an investigation. This is not to say that trying to fit in with the crowd that may be more every individual who reports a haunting incident interested in only having a good time. is trouble waiting to happen. But it’s always best to be on the safe side regardless, so as not to If there is a ghost in your vicinity you will know blindly walk into a bad situation. of it, provided you take the necessary and correct steps in acquiring your evidence with DO NOT permit yourself to be abused. If you’re an “open mind” by letting things come to you providing a free service, remind people of that naturally as opposed to forcing them to hap- before you even step one foot on their property. pen. — 64 —
Ghost Hunting 101When first training any student the ghost hunt- In every field there will always be a right anding ropes I begin by first exposing them to death. wrong way of going about your business whichBecause while death is an inevitable part of includes even the paranormal field. It should belife do many people find dealing with the ghost the goal of anyone with an interest in huntinghunting aspect to be rather convenient where ghosts that they do it in a professional and safeall you’re dealing with is the supposed ghost of manner where everyone comes out a winner.someone who already died thus eliminating allthe smell and gross visuals. This concludes part one of this series. But in order to become a truly well-balanced Until next time, stay haunted my friends. - Di- rector J. Burkhart – Beyond-Dead.comand experienced ghost hunter must you alsoembrace and acknowledge the various aspectswhich are all a part of the death experience.And we do this by first making day trips to anylocal cemetery where they spend time walkingamongst the graves in total silence while theyread the writings on each stone where af-terwards each student is required in sharingwith us their impressions. And depending on how they feel and share intheir thinking will provide us with vital clues asto whether we are dealing with a student whotakes this field seriously, or is more interested ininstant gratification and fame, or perhaps some-one with emotional issues and thus would bemore harmed from engaging in the pursuit of aghostly encounter. Not everyone can hack it in this field. I have seen people go into a complete panic, Bio for Director J. Burkhartwhich is never a pretty sight, where their be-havior had instantly compromised the safety of Director J. Burkhart is anthe group and thus brought an end to what was independent, innovative,meant to be an investigation or research en- psychic medium privatedeavor. And thus the logic of beginning first time paranormal researcherstudents begins to make sense while having with more than 40 yearsthem in an open cemetery during the day un- field experience involvingder far more controlled conditions as opposed anomalous, cryptozoological, diabolicalto having a first timer notch up the drama meter possessions, hauntings, indigenousby running off screaming into the night. shamanic, and ufological exploration. The purpose of this series of which we are call-ing Ghost Hunting 101 is to provide a free reli-able source of information in the hope of makinga difference within a paranormal field which haslost its focus while becoming commercializedand brutally competitive. — 65 —
Paranormal Investigator MagazineBy Christopher MoonI have been conducting paranormal research of When ghost hunting started to become a “fad”varying degrees since the age of seven. Now in 2004, the television shows at the time im-that I have recently taken my journey over the mediately discounted orbs as false positives.proverbial hill that make thirty-three years. I The “experts” on these shows told the viewinghave been fortunate to have collected thou- audience that they were nothing but dust andsands of EVP recordings, pictures, videos, and should be ignored by any “real” researchers.not to mention all of my supernatural experienc- Statements like these made sharing my re-es that continue to shift my perspective on a dai- search with the public difficult to say the least.ly basis. I had the opportunity to chat with one of these reality show stars at the Stanley Hotel in 2007The one thing that has continued to fascinate at a paranormal conference. I casually broughtand intrigue me more than anything else is my up the subject of orbs and was laughed at. Iresearch and experience with the phenomena then asked them how much research they hadof orbs. This has also been one of my biggest done on the subject. “None” he replied. “Wedisagreements with fellow researchers. When talked to a photo expert and he said that it waswe first started capturing these anomalies on all dust and moisture so that is what we tell peo-film, and then digital cameras, it was accepted ple.” “One guy?” I asked. “Yeah, it’s not likethat these lights seemed to appear in purported- we had to get a second opinion, when nobodyly haunted locations with many witnesses even cares about little balls of light anyway.” I thenglimpsing them with the naked eye. As tech- asked him if he had ever seen a “real” ghost.nology evolved we began seeing orbs in motion “No, but I know it wouldn’t be some little ballwith the assistance of Infrared video cameras. of light.” I then asked what he thought it wouldNow don’t get me wrong, I am an open-mind- look like. “Like something out of those old horrored skeptic, meaning that I always look for the movies we used to watch as kids.” I asked himmost logical explanation first and once that has why. “Because that is what I would want one tobeen exhausted I look to more unconventional look like.” I was blown away. This was the popexplanations. I am well aware of false positives culture authority on all things ghosts, and hecaused by dust, moisture, lens flair etc. but I was tainted from his own beliefs and desires. Ihave found that there is something ‘unexplained was more determined than ever to understandand amazing’ that is being all but overlooked by what this phenomenon was.my contemporaries. — 66 —
A “New” Look at OrbsI began doing extensive research by turning out They explained that once we no longer needall of the lights in my basement at the time, turn- to the human body our life force exists with noing on my Sony Hi8 Night Vision video camera, physical form, only our soul light. Hearing theseand standing in the dark room in front of it con- words was not only complete validation for meducting open air EVP sessions. I would explain but a true glimpse into the fate of every livingwhat I was doing and that I not only wanted to being.speak with the spirits but also to see what theylooked like in their current form. From there I I started openly discussing my findings onlineasked them to speak directly into the red light and was met with both interest and criticism.on my voice recorder. After my first attempt I im- One of the first people who contacted me pri-mediately reviewed my video. To my astonish- vately was Quantum Physicist Dr. Claudement, when I asked my first question and left Swanson. He was skeptical but was interestedmy standard ten seconds of silence behind the in meeting with me and seeing a demonstra-question, I saw a faint pulsating orb move errat- tion of my claims. I demonstrated my interac-ically towards the red light and vanish into my tion with orb energy by having him stand behindrecorder! As I began to ask my next question the the camera as I would speak with them and askorb darted out of the device. I raced to the com- them to speak into the red light. I could hearputer and downloaded the voice recorder. Sure gasps and nervous laughter in the dark as heenough, the first question that I asked “What is watched the spirits disappear into and reappearyour name?” had a Class C EVP behind it that from the voice recorder. He was also able toreplied “Michael.” The time stamp matched up see the vortex open and close and watch as Iand I had captured audio and video evidence on would walk into it, vanish and then re-emerge. Itwo separate devices. That was one of the mo- was excited that someone in the scientific com-ments that changed everything for me. munity had validated my claims.In my findings, my suspicions had been correct. From that point on I have lectured about my find-As I began conducting more experiments I be- ings with pure conviction from coast to coast,gan to ask the spirits if they would assist me and beyond. Unfortunately, with all of the para-by directly responding to my requests such as normal reality programming, most people want“Please move towards me very slowly”, and “If what I like to call the “Hollywood” experience.there is more than one of you here can you line If there aren’t chairs levitating, demonic voicesup and move towards the light (video camera).” screaming, and blood pouring from the walls itUpon review the orb energy would respond to doesn’t really interest many individuals. Evenmy requests. I was witness to vortex opening my work with the Frank’s Box (The Telephoneand closing, where my video camera would be to the Dead), as incredible as it has been, hasunable to focus, and then suddenly countless overshadowed the spirit orb reality. Over theorbs would emerge from a single point. When years it simply became another part of my lec-these vortexes would open I would have friends ture and was normally glossed over quickly. and relatives walk into the point where they ap- That was up until my mother and I made anoth-peared, and they would seemingly vanish from er trip to the Mason House Inn in Bentonsport,view of the camera, though I could still hear them Iowa. We conducted a two-day event for theand they could hear me. I would then ask them public and then stayed on for the following weekto walk back towards my voice, and they would to conduct an investigation. We had been doingreappear as the camera attempted to focus on Telephone to the Dead sessions each night withthem. In asking the spirits what was happen- the owners Chuck and Joy Hanson, and theiring they explained that this was how they were daughter Cindy. We had been getting someable to travel between their dimension and ours. amazing results, as we always do at the historicThey also explained that these vortexes were a Inn, when Chuck explained that he had just pur-natural occurrence when the human body dies. chased five discontinued cameras that seemed— 67 —
Paranormal Investigator MagazineFrame 1to get some great paranormal results when to us by one of the resident spirits in the Innused in the I.R. movie mode. He let me use one by the name of Harold, a former Civil War sol-during the investigations, and I was blown away dier. I had asked them to move slowly towardsby the results! This was the clearest that I had me, and show me what they look like.ever seen orbs in my life. They began to com-ply with our requests, and we collected hours of My interest in the spirit orb phenomena hasfootage very quickly. If that wasn’t enough, we been renewed! I will be sure to keep everyonewere able to take the footage and put it into a posted on my progress!video editor program where you could literallybreak down the footage frame by frame. I havealways been fortunate enough to capture theactual faces of spirits inside of orbs with varyingdegrees of clarity but what I was about to seewould be a game changer once again.While reviewing each frame of the footage Iwas able to see HOW an orb develops its facialstructure so that we can see them! Frame one;a full skeletal face is visible inside of the orb.Frame two; the orb moves downward, and isnow covered by what appears to be skin. Framethree; the orb now even lower, shows a full headof hair and mustache. These images were given — 68 —
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Paranormal Investigator Magazine A Night of Hotel Haunts By Andrea Aplin If you are looking for a quaint bed-and-breakfast with a side of friendly spirit activity, look no further than the Mason House Inn. Located in small town Bentonsport, IA, the Mason House has become a top attraction for paranormal enthusiasts due to consistent reports of activity and interaction. As a birthday gift, I was given a chance to participate in the Ghost Hunter classes hosted by “the” re- nowned investigator Christopher Moon. However, tucked into one of the rooms for the evening, I was unaware that the most interesting and intense of my ghostly experiences would occur after the completion of the class. After classes were complete, my team and I headed up to Room 5 for the night. We had decided to turn in after spending some time taking many photographs, EVPs, and video evidence. Of course, “turning in” meant little for me—a chronic insomniac, especially when the room was practically “buzzing” with spirit activity. I took some time to review the photographs I had taken with my digital camera, and was stunned at the sheer number of bright, unmistakable orbs that permeated the room. Happy with my results, I decided to try to get some rest and shut out the lights. — 72 —
A Night of Hotel HauntsAfter closing my eyes for just a few moments,I got the distinct sensation of movement closeto my bed. Since the Mason House is a histor-ic inn, the rooms do not contain televisions ormodern technologies that might bring a smallamount of light into the room; thus, the roomwas pitch black. While I could definitely sensemovement, I could not see anything. Defeated,I laid back down and shut my eyes. Almost in-stantly I began to hear the murmurs of a conver-sation between two men, seemingly right next tomy head. While I could not make out what theywere saying, the give and take of a conversa-tional pattern was unmistakable. The location ofthe voices directly corresponded to where I hadsensed movement just moments before, leadingme to conclude that the two were related. At this point I was wide awake, both intrigued by what I was sensing and hearing, but also frustrat- ed because I could not see a thing, not even my hand waving in front of me. Feeling defeated, I tried to turn my mind off to the sensory overload going on around me. Suddenly, the doorknob of the door leading to the hallway starting rattling and turning with force. This lasted for several minutes, while I sat paralyzed in my bed, won- dering what would happen next. Suddenly, the rattling stopped very abruptly, and all was quiet. During this time I was laying on my side fac- ing the door, the only illumination was a sliver of light from the hallway underneath the door; there were no shadows, no feet outlines to indi- cate the presence of a live human manipulating the door handle. This was clearly spirit. After this excitement, I assumed that I had reached the end of my spirit interaction for the night and made the decision to actually try to catch some sleep. Apparently, spirit had other ideas. Around the room were beautiful, antique marble-topped dressers. The dresser direct- ly next to my bed also had a large mirror. In — 73 —
Paranormal Investigator Magazine the dead silent room, all of a sudden, something was lifted off of the dresser nearest my bed and slammed down with great force. Whatever the object was, it was hard, and the sound made as it was slammed onto the marble top was unmis- takable. Because it was so unexpected, and so loud, I elicited a sound (ahem, scream) which is very unbefitting of a paranormal enthusiast like myself. As it was so loud and startling, I immedi- ately called to my two team members to see what they thought it was, somehow, through all of this commotion, they remained peacefully asleep. After all of this, I was thrilled: I felt that I had truly experienced some significant spirit interaction. Once again, I lay down on my side, as I faced the marble-topped dresser with the mirror next to my bed, ready to succumb to sleep; I closed my eyes…only to open them seconds later as I again felt the sensation of movement close to my bed. I glanced at the mirror and thought that I saw some- thing moving. At this point I was exhausted and more than a little nerve-wracked since I was the only person in the room who was witnessing all of this activity. I sat for several moments, sleepily contemplating whether I wanted to turn around to investigate. Was I prepared for what I might find in the room with me? — 74 —
A Night of Hotel HauntsMy curiosity got the best of me as I slowly satup in bed and looked around the room. I will“never” forget what I saw in that moment. Sit-ting there on the end of the other bed, wheremy team members were sleeping peacefully,was a small, luminescent orange ball of light. Isat staring, unmoving, un breathing, complete-ly and utterly stunned by what was in front ofme. The light rested at the foot of the bed for afew moments, and then suddenly zipped up intothe corner of the ceiling with such speed thatit was almost impossible to follow. As soon asit reached that corner, it immediately bouncedacross the room into the opposite corner, thendown to the floor, then up to the ceiling again…all the while I am following it with my eyes,whipping my head back and forth as it makesits quick passage around the room. The way itwas moving was similar to a game of ping pong,but with high-powered electric balls that travelat the speed of light. At the time it seemed thatwhoever encapsulated this spirit energy did notnotice that I saw them at the foot of the bed, andonce they did, had made an effort to lose my fo-cus on them. I can still see the traces of orangelight in my mind to this day.Since that night at the Mason House Inn, I have Bio for Andrea Aplinretold this single most enlightening paranormalencounter I have ever had to many ears, some Andrea Aplin, 29, is a paranormal enthusiastdisbelieving, many intrigued. With all the types who resides in Davenport, IA, with her boy-of energy and spirits I encountered at the inn friend and son. Andrea has held an interestthat night, what struck me the most was the feel- in things unexplained since she was a smalling of peace throughout the building, these are child, and began to take a particular interestspirits that want to be there, that want to share in the spirit world and other realms as shetheir light with those of us still on this plane of began to branch out in her personal studies.existence. Andrea holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies, as well as a Mas- ter of Arts degree in Education, specializing in Higher Education. She employs as a col- lege writing and communications instructor and freelance writer and editor. Andrea as- pires to one day lecture for paranormal-in- tensive courses at local universities.— 75 —
Paranormal Investigator MagazineSigns, Signs, Everywhere’s a Sign by “Marie Destino”Most of us can relate to grieving the loss of a seat! Remarkable! I walked briskly up to herloved one who has passed, and how your heart smiling, she smiling at me. I am ready to hugcan hurt so deeply that your mind simply cannot and kiss my gorgeous mother, she stopped meprocess the hurt. For many, the pain of losing a and said “Wait, there are rules.” Rules, What theloved one is unbearable. You begin to bargain heck? “Ok” I said, “what are the rules?” “Youwith God, “Please, make them come back to me can’t touch me, if you touch me, I will have tosomehow, someway.” Brace yourself - because go back.” Grudgingly, I agreed. It was tea timethey do come back to you somehow, someway. for Mom and I, and we talked about so muchThe majority of people do not recognize the signs as we were enjoying our tea. It was so surrealour loved ones give us, similar to when you fall to be with my mother again. Like a soaking wetup stairs. You saw the step, it was right in front sponge, I was absorbing all that she was tellingof your face, but you missed it. And after your me, still thirsty for more water. I get up to put myfall, you look around to see if anyone saw your tea-cup in the sink, but what do I do? I breakmishap. You might, as I would, laugh uncontrol- the one rule she gave me. As she was dissipat-lably at yourself that you had just not seen the ing she told me she would be back. She camestep that was right in front of your face. That’s back to me in my dreams so many times overwhat a sign from your loved one is like. Your de- the years!ceased loved one is shouting it at you, flagging Ever smell something that reminded you ofyou down, yelling “I AM HERE!” someone who has passed on? When my fatherI have had so many signs from so many people retired, he fulfilled his life passion. He becamewho have crossed over, and it has filled my life an owner, breeder, and trainer of thoroughbredwith peace. I am comforted by them. When I horses. Sadly, a couple of years ago my fatherrecognize one, it makes me smile; I will share it passed away as well. This one particular day,with anyone who will listen! for no apparent reason I can think of, I smelled horse manure at work! Mind you, I work in an of-Picture this. It was 1972, I am six-years-old, and fice that has absolutely nothing to do with hors-my mother passes away suddenly from a heart es. The stench was driving me crazy! I was tell-attack right before Christmas. My heart was ing my co-worker I smell horse crap! How canshattered into 10,000 pieces. Every single night, she not smell it? I was actually walking aroundI begged, pleaded with God to bring her back. “I asking people, “Do you smell horse crap?” Iwill be a good girl, I promise, just send her back am laughing so hard right now because I mustto me.” Fast forward to when I was 13-years- have sounded insane! I finally went back to myold. Here I go again....I am in my bed, silently desk, still smelling the pungent odor of manure,crying asking God “why did you do this to me?” questioning myself why I smelled that at work?Selfishly demanding “bring my mother back to BOOM! I realized it was a sign! A precious signme, I need her!” from my father! He sure did hit me in my face with that freaking sign! POOF! My first sign happens in a dream. I re- The fragrance sign can be perfume, cologne,member the dream so vividly; as if I had dreamt cigarette, cigar or pipe smoke, a certain foodit yesterday. I came home from school, and such as freshly baked cookies, etc. that creepsthere she was sitting at our kitchen table in her — 76 —
Signs, Signs, Everywhere’s a Signup on you at the most inopportune moment. Ever see the same numbers over and overAnother typical sign are birds, insects and ani- again? Guess what? That’s a sign! Numbersmals. Recently, as I arrived home from work, I can be a significant date such as the day theysaw a dove resting in my neighbor’s driveway, passed, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. They canthey were not home. I never look at my neigh- also be repetitive numbers such as 123, 300,bor’s house, I thought to myself, how bizarre! I 500, etc. I see the number 800, 8000, 80000 allapproached the dove, it was not hurt, and it just the time! I don’t know what that number means;looked at me. It did not fly away. I am sure I I do know that it’s just very strange I see it allcould have petted the dove if I wanted to. As I the time. Someone is trying to get my attention!was walking towards my front door, I kept look- I am hoping they are trying to tell me I will wining back at it. Once I went in the house, I looked $800,000,000 in the lottery! I should be so lucky.out my window and it was gone. After a roughday at work, this dove brought me such peace, One sign that can be annoying is a strange buzz-just as it should have. I have never seen a dove ing in your ears. Yes, it can be something medicalon the street before in my life. The only other but, (yes, there’s always a but) you know in yourplace I have ever seen a dove was when it was heart of hearts that someone is trying to get yourpulled out of a magician’s hat, I have never seen attention because it’s a buzzing whispering kinda dove on the street before in my life! Another of sound that’s uncharacteristic from the medicalfluky, recent sign took place in my office park- Tinnitus buzzing in your ears. Listen closely asing lot. I was on a break, sitting on a bench in they just want to talk to youfront of a co-worker’s car, a dragonfly was buzz-ing all around me and finally landed on the very A very common sign is ever consistently findtip of her antenna. That dragonfly sat, facing objects such as pennies and feathers? Findingme, perched on that antenna the whole time I feathers is my thing. I find them a lot, and in thesat there. When I had gotten up to go back in craziest places! I have a friend who constantlymy office, the dragonfly buzzed around me until is finding change, no matter where she is. SheI entered my building. One of my good friends tells me it’s her Grandfather; he used to give herhas a rabbit that followed her from New York to change to go buy candy at the local candy store.Florida. My sister had a cardinal “family” follow I have been with her; she just finds loose coinsher from New York to New Jersey. It’s to uncon- all the time! I told her to start saving it to seeventional to ignore. how much money she can collect!One of my favorite signs is songs! I get in my Signs have to come to you; I wouldn’t suggestcar, turn on my radio, and there it is “Leaving on that you go around making yourself cuckoo look-a Jet Plane” by Peter, Paul and Mary – a song ing for them. Just know ‘some things in life aremy mom used to sing whenever it came on the not coincidence.’ If a certain sign happens of-radio! Or the time I am driving with my family ten enough, perhaps it is a loved one who hasfor a nice long weekend getaway, I hit a patch crossed over trying to get your attention. Who’sof road, and the radio station I am listening to to say it’s not? is just static, I am trying to find a radio station; Ifind an oldies station. What song just started to May you never have to experience the horseplay? “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Arm- manure sign, “ever!”strong, and I get all excited and start telling mydaughter that this song was one of Grandpa Bob-by’s favorite songs! No joke, the next 15 songswere all of my father’s favorites. I was shockedalong with my daughter and boyfriend. Coinci-dence? There isn’t any such thing.— 77 —
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